Indexing and Transcribing documents and records The vast number of records and documents available on line is growing everyday. Some of these records are not searchable, as in there is not an index or means to see who is listed on these documents. This means scrolling through a vast array of scanned images reading everyContinue reading “Giving Back”
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Why Did They Move?
Moving Westward The migration of families is an interesting one. Most people in the United States of America came from immigrants who arrived by boat from Europe. These people came seeking a better way of life for themselves and their families. It is interesting too, to see how these families moved within the United StatesContinue reading “Why Did They Move?”
Who were they?
Discovering who people are in old family photographs. I have this picture from my great grand parents photo album, but I am not sure who the couple is in the photograph with them. Luckily, they labeled the photograph “Vohres – Lake Worth”. Who were the Vohres? Where they family friends? An aunt and Uncle? PenContinue reading “Who were they?”
Recreating Photographs
A Step Into History I have inherited my great-grandparent’s photo-album filled with photographs of trips, friends, and family. Some years ago, I spent time trying to identify where some of their trips where taken. Many of the photographs were labeled with place names, and some were not. But most of them have been identified. Now,Continue reading “Recreating Photographs”
A Fresh Start
A 52 Ancestor in 52 Weeks themed post When I think of a fresh start, I think about my Great Grandfather, well two of them to be exact. But I will focus on only one for this post. My Great Grandfather was a business man, and he had business partners. Since this is sensitive materialContinue reading “A Fresh Start”
Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
A Website Review I discovered a new source for finding information physically when what you need is not yet on-line. It is an online website full of volunteers – usually on site – willing to help you find what you might need. Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness is a website full of volunteers from aroundContinue reading “Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness”
The First Post
To finish, one must first begin. I published a new blog today. It is a work in progress. Perhaps the name will change? I do need to add new pictures! Yikes! Why did I start this? Because it gives me a place to record my thoughts and research that I have done. Because it willContinue reading “The First Post”
Who Were They? 